Up-and-coming Australian actorDan Ewing(Home and Away) has booked a key role oppositeDylan O’Brienin the Paramount Players movieMonster Problems, Collider has exclusively learned.
Michael Matthews(Five Fingers for Marseilles) is directing from a script byBrian DuffieldandMatthew Robinson, andShawn LevyandDan Cohenare producing for 21 Laps.
Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun with carnivorous fauna and giant monsters, the coming-of-age sci-fi story follows a young man (O’Brien) who must travel many miles over dangerous terrain to find a girl he fell in love with over a two-way radio.
Jessica Henwick(Marvel’sIron Fist) will co-star as the mysterious girl of his dreams, while MCU actorsMichael RookerandAriana Greenblattwill play a duo who cross paths with the protagonist over the course of his romantic journey.
Ewing will play Cap, who’s described as a perfect human specimen – all the best parts of Thor andBear Grylls, with a dash of southern charm. Judging by the full-body photo in this article, he strikes me as a strong fit for the role.
LikeChris Hemsworth,Naomi Watts,Isla Fisherand the lateHeath Ledgerbefore him, Ewing made a name for himself on the long-running Aussie soapHome and Away. He also stars in theOccupationfilm franchise, and played Dillon the Black RPM Ranger on the TV seriesPower Rangers RPM.
The 33-year-old actor hails from the appropriately-named Manly, a beachside suburb of northern Sydney in the state of New South Wales, and grew up playing basketball. Ewing is represented by Benchmark Creative Management and LINK Entertainment.
Paramount Players' upcoming releases include this summer’sDora and the Lost City of GoldstarringIsabela Moneras Nickelodeon sensation Dora the Explorer, as well as theJohn CenafilmPlaying with FireandThe SpongeBob Movie: It’s a Wonderful Sponge, both of which are slated to hit theaters next year.
